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League Two Betting Preview: Salford vs Cheltenham

Salford host Cheltenham in this League Two clash at Peninsula Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Saturday 30 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting the Net to Bulge Several Times

The clash between Salford and Cheltenham could see Over 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. There is definitely value backing this selection at 1.67, with three goals or more looking likely.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 2-1 Cheltenham Victory

Salford City were beaten last game and this was on the road at Poundland Bescot Stadium. Walsall claimed a 1-0 victory.

Cheltenham Town lost their previous League Two game, being beaten at home to Barnet 1-0 at The Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

Three days ago, Cheltenham were defeated 3-0 in the EFL Cup when visiting Cardiff City.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Cheltenham who came out on top when they last played Salford. At The Completely-Suzuki Stadium, a 2-1 home win was recorded. In the past 6 H2H matches, there have been three Cheltenham victories, two Salford wins and a draw.

League Two G W D L GF GA GD GD P
9 Salford logo Salford 5 3 0 2 6 6 0 6:6 9
24 Cheltenham logo Cheltenham 5 0 0 5 1 11 -10 1:11 0
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Confirmed Lineups

Salford confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Matthew Young (GK), Rosaire Longelo, Kadeem Harris, Luke Garbutt, Adebola Oluwo, Oliver Turton, Benjamin Woodburn, Josh Austerfield, Jay Bird, Kallum Cesay, Jorge Grant.

Cheltenham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Day (GK), Arkell Jude-Boyd, Ethon Archer, Freddy Willcox, Jokubas Mazionis, Scot Bennett, Luke Young, Liam Kinsella, Josh Martin, George Miller, Lee Angol.

Salford vs Cheltenham Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Salford vs Cheltenham with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

A generous price of 1.67 is on offer when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be notched and that looks like a great betting opportunity. Back at least three goals to be scored when it comes to this League Two encounter.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League Two action.

Key Salford vs Cheltenham league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Salford games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Salford games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Salford games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cheltenham games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cheltenham games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 59.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get bigger odds by backing Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors needing four or more to be scored during the ninety minutes to secure a pay out.

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Our Match Prediction
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 1.67
Full-Time Result Salford 1.58
Both Team To Score Yes 1.76

Our bet builder is packed with these picks: more than two goals to be registered, Salford to win and BTTS Yes.

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Salford vs Cheltenham Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Salford Victory

At betting odds of 1.63, the bookies make Salford City probable winners and there’s a 61% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this League Two encounter. The 4.60 means that Cheltenham Town are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Salford -0.75 against Cheltenham at 1.81. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get 1.74 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to League Two games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

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Salford Not Beaten in Last Three H2H Clashes at Peninsula Stadium

Salford have recorded four draws, four losses and two wins in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Cheltenham have now lost three consecutive games on their travels. The Robins have clocked up six losses, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 2.30.

Salford were 2-0 victors against Cheltenham last time out at Peninsula Stadium. The previous 4 H2H games at Peninsula Stadium have involved two Salford wins, a single draw and one Cheltenham victory.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Salford logo Salford Home Stats 2-4-4 3.00 1.30 1.70 7 3 8 2
Cheltenham logo Cheltenham Away Stats 3-1-6 3.30 1.00 2.30 7 3 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Salford logo Salford League Stats
Cheltenham logo Cheltenham League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Salford vs Cheltenham Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Salford vs Cheltenham without reviewing the latest team news. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed League Two lineups and the latest on injuries.

Salford Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Cheltenham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Salford Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

1 Matthew Young
45 Rosaire Longelo 14 Kadeem Harris 29 Luke Garbutt
22 Adebola Oluwo 6 Oliver Turton 7 Benjamin Woodburn 17 Josh Austerfield 11 Jay Bird
21 Kallum Cesay 8 Jorge Grant
1 Joe Day
2 Arkell Jude-Boyd 22 Ethon Archer 30 Freddy Willcox 19 Jokubas Mazionis
17 Scot Bennett 8 Luke Young 4 Liam Kinsella 16 Josh Martin
10 George Miller 9 Lee Angol

Cheltenham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Salford Substitutes

  • 5Michael Rose
  • 9Cole Stockton
  • 15Brandon Cooper
  • 18Matt Butcher
  • 19Haji Mnoga
  • 27Nicolas Siri
  • 33Mark Howard

Cheltenham Substitutes

  • 3George Harmon
  • 14Ryan Broom
  • 20Jake Bickerstaff
  • 28Tommy Backwell
  • 38Harry Tustin
  • 41Mamadou Diallo
  • 42Mark Barber

Previous Salford Lineups

23 Aug League Two
Walsall 1-0 Salford
20 Aug League Two
Newport 0-1 Salford
16 Aug League Two
Salford 2-1 Accr. Stanley
13 Aug EFL Cup
Salford 2-3 Rotherham
09 Aug League Two
Notts County 1-2 Salford
02 Aug League Two
Salford 1-3 Crewe

Previous Cheltenham Lineups

27 Aug EFL Cup
Cardiff 3-0 Cheltenham
23 Aug League Two
Cheltenham 0-1 Barnet
20 Aug League Two
Cheltenham 1-2 Bromley
16 Aug League Two
MK Dons 5-0 Cheltenham
14 Aug EFL Cup
Cheltenham 2-0 Exeter
09 Aug League Two
Cheltenham 0-2 Chesterfield
England FlagLeague Two Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Crewe 5 4 0 1 10:3 12
2 Chesterfield 5 4 0 1 9:6 12
3 MK Dons 5 3 2 0 10:2 11
4 Grimsby 5 3 2 0 10:5 11
5 Gillingham 5 3 2 0 8:3 11
6 Bromley 5 2 3 0 8:5 9
7 Walsall 5 3 0 2 5:4 9
8 Swindon 5 3 0 2 8:8 9
9 Salford 5 3 0 2 6:6 9
10 Tranmere 4 2 2 0 8:2 8
11 Harrogate 5 2 2 1 7:6 8
12 Fleetwood 5 2 2 1 8:8 8
13 Cambridge 5 2 1 2 6:6 7
14 Barrow 5 2 0 3 4:5 6
15 Barnet 5 2 0 3 4:6 6
16 Notts County 5 1 2 2 9:8 5
17 Colchester 5 1 2 2 5:6 5
18 Oldham 5 0 4 1 3:4 4
19 Newport 5 1 1 3 5:7 4
20 Bristol Rovers 5 1 1 3 3:6 4
21 Accr. Stanley 4 0 2 2 3:6 2
22 Crawley 5 0 1 4 2:9 1
23 Shrewsbury 5 0 1 4 2:12 1
24 Cheltenham 5 0 0 5 1:11 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Gillingham 3 3 0 0 6:1 9
2 Grimsby 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
3 Chesterfield 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
4 Crewe 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
5 Walsall 3 2 0 1 3:2 6
6 Swindon 3 2 0 1 5:5 6
7 MK Dons 2 1 1 0 5:0 4
8 Tranmere 2 1 1 0 5:1 4
9 Notts County 3 1 1 1 7:5 4
10 Bromley 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
11 Cambridge 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
12 Harrogate 3 1 1 1 5:5 4
13 Bristol Rovers 3 1 1 1 1:1 4
14 Fleetwood 3 1 1 1 4:6 4
15 Salford 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
16 Barrow 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
17 Accr. Stanley 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
18 Oldham 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
19 Newport 3 0 1 2 2:4 1
20 Shrewsbury 2 0 1 1 0:2 1
21 Colchester 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
22 Crawley 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
23 Barnet 2 0 0 2 1:4 0
24 Cheltenham 3 0 0 3 1:5 0